Creative Recon3D vs ASUS Xonar

[Firzenizer]

I have had Creative XtremeGamer for like 5 years now. And I have been having some serious problems with drivers, software that comes with it and lately I have had some BSOD's.

I have decided to get a new card and the options I am looking at right now are:

Creative Sound Blaster Recon3D (76€ in local store)
Asus Xonar DX/XD or better Xonar model (89€ in local store)


I use my computer mainly for gaming, but I do watch a lot of movies and listen to music too.

Most of the time I have my Sennheiser HD555's plugged, but I do use my 2.1 speakers sometimes.

Any help choosing between these two is appreciated.

 

[snakebitex]

Hello.
I have in one of my pc`s the asus xonar so far no problems and the sound is crystal clear.

If i had to buy again a sound card i will choose the asus card .

Hope this helps.

 

[clarkjd]

What motherboard do you have? Unless you have Audiophile amp & speakers (and ears!) a high quality sound card is wasted. I'd recommend using the built in audio from your motherboard and save some money.

 

[gamerk316]

Not even close, Xonar wins hand down.

The Recon3D specs took a dive compared to the X-fi lineup:

Though the addition of 192KHz playback was LONG overdue, the loss of SnR (down to 102dB from 109; the DX is rated at 116dB SnR for the stereo outputs), loss of ASIO 2.0 support, and lack of OpenAL HW acceleration make it a no-brainer to avoid the Recon3D line.

 

[Firzenizer]

Not even close, Xonar wins hand down.

The Recon3D specs took a dive compared to the X-fi lineup:

http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c1/c110256d_25.jpeg

Though the addition of 192KHz playback was LONG overdue, the loss of SnR (down to 102dB from 109; the DX is rated at 116dB SnR for the stereo outputs), loss of ASIO 2.0 support, and lack of OpenAL HW acceleration make it a no-brainer to avoid the Recon3D line.

Yea I read some reviews and buyer feedback and Recon3D didn't get too good feedback. Well it received good feedback but there was quite a bit of cons too. Like that Scout mode thingy. And after this creative XtremeGamer I am not too confident about Creative.

 

[gamerk316]

Scout Mode = Change some EQ settings.

Currently, ASUS also has a FPS DSP mode that does the same exact thing.

 

[Firzenizer]

Scout Mode = Change some EQ settings.

Currently, ASUS also has a FPS DSP mode that does the same exact thing.

Yea. They stuff I read about scout mode was like it was amplifying your own footstep sounds to a level that you cant hear anything else and insane explosion sounds. I couldn't really find anyone who actually liked the feature or could say anything good about it.

 

[davcon]

Good all around card.You won't be disappointed.
AUZENTECH X-Fi Forte 7.1 Sound Card
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/3024268/art/auzentech/x-fi-forte-7-1-sound-card.html?srcid=369&CodePromo=oui

 

[Firzenizer]

I think I am just getting some of the Asus Xonar models. Creative hasn't been doing too well lately. And the current problems I have with xtremegamer are just pushing me towards Asus.

 

[snakebitex]

Yeap ASUS is good as the other guys mentioned there is always a better solution with more advance specs .
And again the the shoot is yours.
Have fun.

 

[Firzenizer]

Best answer selected by Firzenizer.

 

[Maziar]

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